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Seeds from this species ...

... are easy to germinate and need up to 1 month to sprout.
Seeds placed in freezer bag containing 50/50 mix soil based seed compost and Perlite that has been slightly moistened. Left in warmest part of greenhouse, where in a typical Summer temperatures would exceed 30C on a sunny day. This year just rain, and more rain, and very little sun, so temperatures at least 5C lower most days. Often they've struggled to reach 20C. Checked today; 60% germination. 5% ungerminated seed show signs of fungal growth. Time will tell if this is fatal.
Submitted on 07/08/2007 by Gary Fisher garyfisher_sigi@tiscali.co.uk

... are average to germinate and need up to 3 months to sprout.
Germinated in relatively poorly drained compost.
Submitted on 13/09/2006 by Andrew Cartwright andrew@sussexcoast.fsnet.co.uk

... are average to germinate and need up to 3 months to sprout.
I soaked the Arenga micrantha seeds 72 hours in warm (30C/86F) water, in my mini greenhouse (baggie).Then I put the seeds with peat and palmsoil mixture, and floated at a constant 30C, in mini greenhouse. The first seed germinated within two months and the last four months. 30% germination within four months (12/4). After germination the seedlings growing very slowly.
Submitted on 27/12/2006 by G‡bor FŸleki fulekig@freemail.hu

... are easy to germinate and need up to 3 months to sprout.
I put these seeds in a one gallon nursery pot that was 3/4 filled with regular potting soil. I then covered them with seed starter mix. After 2 1/2 mos. they are sprouting! They are on an upper shelf in a shaded greenhouse where daytime temps have reached 112 degrees F.
Submitted on 05/08/2006 by William Read weread@mac.com

... are very easy to germinate and need up to 1 month to sprout.
I received 11 seeds ordered from RPS and soaked them for 3 days in warm purified water. I used two 1 quart zipper bags filled with a mixture (50/50) of moist sphagnum peat and sphagnum moss. The seeds were placed in the bags on 2/25/06 and kept at 70 degrees F at night and 80 F during the day. 22C/27C. All the seeds now have 3-4 inches of root. (3/26/06) The root comes out the rounded side of the seed, so I recommend putting the flat side and the rounded side verticaly in the germination containers, what I mean is don't put the flat side or the rounded side pointed up. Mildew and mold will attack these seeds readily, so a fungicide will help.
Submitted on 27/03/2006 by Mike mjbtol@aol.com

... are not rated.
Seeds probably need to undergo cold period to germinate. Try to put them into fridge (5-8¡C) for 3 months. Then plant as usual.
Submitted on 16/01/2006 by one of our visitors

...difficult to germinate and need up to 3 months to sprout.
Seeds put in controlled conditions wet and at 26°C. 2 germinations/10 seeds. 8 seeds lost/dead
Submitted by MOTARD eric.motard@paris7.jussieu.fr

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plant cultivation comments by our visitors
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Plants from this species ...

... are of high ornamental value
In Near Manchester in England they need little care and grow normal.
One thing i've noted with this plant is due to its origins high in the Himalayas, within forest canopies and heavy rainfall, is how much quicker it grows in Autumn. I have 5 seedlings in an unheated loft conversion which have started accelerating now the light levels/temperature has dropped.They like the soil medium well drained but constantly moist.My tip - take them away from direct sunlight in the summer months unless you want them to grow at a snails pace.
Submitted on 08/10/2007 by Paul M Murray www.palmsnexotics@zoomshare.com

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Ratings and comments reflect individual experiences and the views of our visitors. They do not necessarily describe the most appropriate methods, nor are they necessarily valid for all seeds or plants of this species. Germination and plant cultivation success depends on many different factors; nevertheless, these experiences will hopefully aid you in your effort to get the best germination results from our seeds and the best growth results from your plants.